Re: It's going to be fun...
I expect we'll find that this policy, once clarified, applies only to user-writable storage. So devices like an approved read-only USB stick will be allowed for cases like this. And likely some more clarification once egg is seen on someone's face.
Sure, they'll provide firmware updates on read-only USB sticks. Of course, your department will probably be on one of the numerous spending freezes IBM likes to impose (what, you think you'd get it for free? No way, buddy, cough up those BlueDollars, or even better GreenDollars). Even if you COULD get them, it will have to go through the IBM requisition process, so don't expect to have that server back up for another 10 days.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
